Lifting weights

So today was LEGS day at the gym and man do I feel them...I have lifted without a trainer for so long and never really got anything from it. Now I know why...My form was not right and my weight stack was no where near where it should be. Ever since I started training with Taylor (my little bubbly happy beautiful goddess trainer), it has been a night and day difference. You should lift heavy and do less reps to get a successful toned body. I have seen my body transform not only in the mirror, but also in the inches that have dissapeared.If only I would have done this the entire time! I am going to take some pictures of me lifting and the different exercises that I do to show you how much it can make a difference in your own body. Lifting becomes addicting though so be watch out!

Eating mini-meals

Yesterday was a struggle with me regarding my mini meals. At certain times I just did not feel hungry, so I didnt eat......Not a good thing when my body is used to those 6 mini meals a day to keep it going strong. HOWEVER, today is a brand new day and I am going to focus on the food and keeping it clean! Back to it! Already had meal #1 by 6am so I am on a track for a strong day! I need to take some pictures of my food that way you could see what I eat. Once you eat clean, the taste of anything processed just doesnt taste the same. Its amazing how your taste buds continue to change at different stages in your life. Think back to when you were little and what you used to think was delish................o boy I bet its changed! Today is going to be a beautiful day with a great start to the weekend. LETS GO PEOPLE!

Weight loss

Well, I weighed in today and lost another pound! 207 now! I know that seems like a big number to some of you, and it does to me too still, but starting at 260 I could not be any happier with that money. I had tried SO many different things to help with my weight loss but I was in a stand still until a couple months ago. I started switching things up and made things work with my body. I started lifting 4 times a week and added in 2 sessions of high intensity cardio with 1 rest day. The results are amazing. Last month I lost 9 inches alone and my body fat weight is what is changing. My muscle mass has stayed the same so I am healthfully losing fat weight and not muscle weight, which is super important. So beyond my new found love for lifting, I have been changing my meal plan. I eat clean (no processed foods) and have 6 mini meals a day. This has changed my metabolism from a sluggish non-existing hateful burning no calories one, to a FUEL MACHINE! I eat every 2.5 hours and never feel hungry. If you are interested, I track my weight loss and food entries on a website called Myfitnesspal and LOVE IT! Come join if you are looking to lose weight and change your life! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/Jamie65toloose

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ME AND JAYLEE!

This is a pic of my daughter (Jaylee) and myself after a beautiful hike in Colorado! I could not be any happier living in such an active vibrant place that makes me want to be outside!

Life on the positive side

WOW! What a journey I have been on. I got married a couple of years ago, had a baby 15 months ago, and gained a ton of weight in the process. Im still on my weight loss journey from my high of 260 to a current weight of 207. We can safely say my journey on weight loss is NOT over yet, its still going strong and I cant wait to get to my goal weight of 165! I CAN DO THIS! Enough about the weight loss for now.......I met a wonderful lady (my personal trainer) who has not only helped me to lose the weight, but to change my mindset to a peaceful happy positive one. THIS REALLY WORKS. Have you read or seen the movie "The Secret"? If not, you should. My life is going to be JUST like this movie. I am really believing that you get out of the world what vibes you put into it. So lets say I have .50 in my bank account and thats it....I could stress out about it, cry, hit the floor in a rolling tantrum OR I could be thankful that I have .50 in my account and am blessed. Little blessing are the real deal. I sat in my new house last night and just took a minute to reflect on everything. I looked around and realized how blessed I am. I might not have a huge bank account right now, but we have a roof over our head, in an area we have always wanted to live, food in our pantry, new furniture, a great big tv (smiles inside) and a complete family picture. My daughter is asleep upstairs, my husband is sitting next to me, and I could not be anymore happy. I promise not all my posts are going to be all over the place like this one, but I had to give you a run down of everything that is going on and an overview of my life!